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Military Families Learning Network is Now OneOp

Mar 2, 2022 4:00 pm6 views

Greetings from OneOp—formerly the Military Families Learning Network (MFLN)! On March 1, 2022, our name officially changed from the Military Families Learning Network to OneOp. Learn more about the change in this blog post. OneOp, a grant housed in the College's Special Education Department, continues a tradition of free quality information and education for professionals helping military families. Find out more about our programming at our new website!
Be a Community Advocate and Co-Creator in Chicago with BECOME

Mar 1, 2022 10:00 am19 views

Attention College of Education graduate students:

BECOME is a nonprofit organization located in Chicago and is a movement building organization that facilitates authentic community leadership and co-creates strategies and solutions to help communities actualize their collective liberation. BECOME is currently looking to expand our team to include a Community Advocate and Co-Creator who would be responsible for organizing, coordinating, planning and designing proposals and projects for and with BECOME’s nonprofit partners.
EPOL Doctoral Student Mostafa Adel Hanafy a Finalist for UK Social Action Award

Feb 24, 2022 3:30 pm98 views

Mostafa Hanafy, a PhD student in EPOL's Learning Design and Leadership program, is a finalist for a prestigious award from the United Kingdom.
EPOL Graduate Student's Book Published on Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Ed

Feb 17, 2022 10:00 pm26 views

Online EPOL graduate student Fawzia Reza is the editor of a new book, just released from Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
International Women's Day Celebration: March 8, 2022

Feb 17, 2022 11:15 am25 views

The Women and Gender in Global Perspectives Program and the Humanities Research Institute co-host this annual event bringing together faculty, staff, students, and community members to recognize people who have made a difference in academia. Each speaker will have five minutes to tell the story of a woman in their discipline who changed the field in important ways.
Sensitivity Reading Panel

Feb 17, 2022 8:45 am4 views

Join the Center for Children's Books for a virtual panel discussion of youth literature and sensitivity reading, the practice of evaluating manuscripts for bias, inclusivity, and authenticity.

Panelist speakers will include Professor Sarah Park Dahlen and School of Information Science doctoral students Jessie Maimone and Lettycia Terrones.
EPSY Doctoral Student Named an Inaugural Mellon Interseminars Graduate Fellow

Feb 11, 2022 2:00 pm168 views

Congratulations to Educational Psychology doctoral student María B. Serrano Abreu, who is part of the first cohort of Interseminars graduate fellows: nine students from a range of disciplines and home colleges, including Education, Fine and Applied Arts, and Liberal Arts and Sciences. These fellows are funded by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Several Education Faculty to be Honored at Campus' Celebrating Excellence Event

Feb 11, 2022 2:00 pm92 views

In the Celebrating Academic Excellence event on February 23, the Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs will honor fourteen College of Education faculty, among others on campus, for their academic achievements during the 2020 and 2021 calendar years.
Upcoming i-Programs at the Illinois Leadership® Center

Feb 10, 2022 11:15 am37 views

The Illinois Leadership® Center is a resource center on campus that provides free leadership training and education to all University of Illinois students. Please encourage your students to register for these unique programs.
"Using Our History to Dismantle Racism" Podcast Episode with EPOL's Dr. Chris Span

Feb 7, 2022 5:00 pm71 views

Listen to this episode to learn more about Dr. Span's background, how important knowing our history is, and how we can use it to create tangible change.
Foundation for Child Development Virtual Event: Scholars of Color Series

Feb 4, 2022 11:45 am6 views

Join the Foundation for Child Development for a special virtual event dedicated to highlighting the life and timeless work of Dr. Asa G. Hilliard III (1933–2007).As a psychologist, teacher, and historian, Dr. Hilliard was a preeminent scholar whose research influenced the fields of education, child development, and social policy. His pioneering work on child assessment, teaching and curriculum, and African culture was grounded in his commitment to promote the genius and excellence of all children. His enduring legacy continues to have relevance for the preparation and practice of the professionals who educate young children.Attendees will have an opportunity to join the conversation and pose questions during a live Q&A session.
Brian Brauer, Ed.M. HRD '06, Ed.D. EPOL '16, Named Campus' Inaugural Executive Director of Emergency Management

Feb 3, 2022 2:45 pm46 views

Congratulations to two-time Education alumnus Brian Brauer, who has been chosen to serve as the campus’s first Executive Director of Emergency Management.
Liberation Now Podcast Releases Episodes on Arab/MENA Trauma and Liberation

Feb 2, 2022 11:45 pm5 views

EPSY doctoral candidate Amir Maghsoodi (Counseling Psychology) interviewed pioneering Arab/MENA psychologists Dr. Germine "Gigi" Awad, Dr. Maryam Kia-Keating, and Dr. Mona M. Amer, for the latest two episodes of the Liberation Now Podcast.

Maghsoodi spoke with his guests about their paper (published in American Psychologist) on cumulative racial-ethnic trauma among MENA Americans, and its applications to healing and liberation. Liberation Now is produced in the Liberation Lab research group, led by Dr. Helen Neville. The podcast can be accessed by searching for "Liberation Now" on any podcast streaming service and via the following link: https://bit.ly/LiberationNow.
Elementary Education Program Identified as Exemplary by Campus' Council for Learning Outcomes Assessment

Feb 2, 2022 6:00 pm12 views

Congratulationst to the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and specifically Lynn Burdick and Sarah McCarthey, as the BS in Elementary Education program was commended by the Provost's Office as being exemplary in terms of learning outcomes assessment.
Cheryl Light Shriner Named Goldstick Family Scholar

Jan 31, 2022 5:00 pm50 views

Dr. Cheryl Light Shriner has been named the Goldstick Family Scholar, effective February 1, 2022. She is one of four accomplished scholars from the Department of Special Education to receive this honor, which was established by Phillip C. and the late Beverly Kramer Goldstick to provide sustainable training and research programs in the area of communication disorders in special education.
College of Education's Ashley M. Davis Talks About Recruiting Future Teachers

Jan 26, 2022 5:00 pm188 views

Coordinator for undergraduate recruitment and career services, Ashley M. Davis, recently spoke with local WCIA reporter Sarah Lehman about her experience working to recruit high school and community college students to pursue careers in education at the University of Illinois.
Newbery Maker Studio

Jan 26, 2022 9:30 am2 views

Join the Center for Children's Books (CCB) for a Zoom craft-making session on February 5, in honor of the Newbery Medal's centennial.
EPSY Doctoral Student Amir Maghsoodi Awarded Research Grant

Jan 24, 2022 3:00 pm29 views

Educational Psychology doctoral candidate Amir Maghsoodi has been awarded a research grant from the Center for Arab American Philanthropy. He will use his award from the Dr. Philip M. Kayal Fund for Arab American Research to support his study, “Making sense of the Census: A mixed methods study of Arab Americans and racial classification”, which seeks to understand the psychological impacts of continued non-recognition of Arab and other Middle Eastern/North African peoples (i.e., their classification as “white”) on racial demographic forms in the U.S.
Education Week Blogger Names Adrienne Dixson in Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings

Jan 20, 2022 4:30 pm38 views

American Enterprise Institute director of education policy studies and Education Week blogger Frederick M. Hess recently released his 2022 “Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings.” This annual exercise spotlights the top 200 education scholars who move ideas from academic journals into the national conversation. Using nine metrics, Hess calculated how much university-based academics contributed to public discussions of education.
Save the Dates: McCarthey and Meadan-Kaplansky Investiture Events

Jan 11, 2022 4:15 pm33 views

The Office of the Dean is pleased to remind the College of Education community of its two new named faculty appointments. Effective January 1, 2022, Dr. Sarah J. McCarthey is the Sheila M. Miller Professor of Education, and Dr. Hedda Meadan-Kaplansky is the Margaret Joy Smale Valpey Professor in Special Education.
Kevin Carey, EdD '21 EPOL, Receives ACPA's 2021 Tracy Davis Outstanding Emerging Research Award

Jan 6, 2022 3:30 pm31 views

Congratulations to recent doctoral graduate Kevin Carey, who is receiving the American College Personnel Association's (ACPA) 2021 Tracy Davis Outstanding Emerging Research Award from the Coalition on Men and Masculinities.
UPDATED: Education Leads Several Funded Projects in 2021-22 Call to Action to Address Racism & Social Injustice Research Program

Dec 15, 2021 10:15 am210 views

Chancellor Jones has announced the first U of I projects to be awarded funding under this $2 million annual commitment by the university to respond to the critical need for higher ed institutions across the nation to prioritize research focused on systemic racial inequities and injustices, as well as the expansion of community-based knowledge that advances the understanding of systemic racism and generationally embedded racial disparity.
Special Education Alumna Michelle Sands Wins 2022 CEC-DR Student Research Award

Dec 7, 2021 4:15 pm78 views

Congratulations to Department of Special Education alumna Michelle Sands for her Council for Exceptional Children Student Research Award in Mixed Methods Design.
Newbery Maker Studio Pop-Up

Dec 6, 2021 5:30 pm4 views

Come de-stress from Finals Week by crafting with the Center for Children’s Books and the Champaign-Urbana Community Fab Lab! We will be creating Newbery Medal-inspired pop-up cards, designing our own literary awards, and more.
Nomination Deadlines Approaching for Campus-Level Student Awards

Dec 6, 2021 3:00 pm83 views

Nominations are open for several campus-level student awards, but application deadlines are fast approaching.
Call for Proposals: Student Success Initiative Symposium

Dec 2, 2021 4:00 pm57 views

Call for Proposals! There is a great deal of outstanding work conducted across campus to foster student success and we want to hear about it! Review the proposal submission guidelines. The deadline for submitting your program proposal is December 15, 2021.
Announcing the 2022 College of Education Public Engagement Faculty Fellows Program

Nov 30, 2021 8:15 am49 views

The new Public Engagement Faculty Fellows Program is open to full-time faculty with their primary appointment in the College of Education. A maximum of three faculty fellows will be selected for the 2022-2023 academic year. Faculty at the assistant professor level are especially encouraged to apply.
Seeking Community-engaged Research Opportunities for Undergraduates

Nov 16, 2021 3:00 pm15 views

The Community-Academic Scholars Program supports faculty and staff conducting community-engaged research with project matching, training, support and a $4,000 stipend for an undergraduate research assistant. Prof. Kevin Tan recently shared his experience and advice at a recorded info session. Details and FAQs are also available on the academic mentor web page.
PhD Candidate Leslie Morrow Awarded OVCDEI's Larine Y. Cowan 'Make a Difference Award'

Nov 11, 2021 5:45 pm52 views

Morrow will be honored with the award during the 36th Celebration of Diversity for her outstanding research and advocacy for the LGBTQ population, achievements as Director of the LGBTQ Resource Center, and contributions within the College, campus, and community.
MSTE Continues Partnership with IEPA to Provide 5th-6th Grade Online Science Curriculum

Nov 10, 2021 6:00 pm30 views

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (MSTE) have again partnered to create a new online science curriculum unit for fifth and sixth grade educators: How does a bulb light? The unit helps students explore energy, electricity use, and power sources and how they relate to climate change. The Illinois EPA’s Annual Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest theme “Get Energized About Slowing Down Climate Change!” will follow the new curriculum.
Michael McKelvey, MSTE, Wins First Annual Greg Gulick Service Excellence Award

Nov 4, 2021 4:15 pm47 views

At the recent campus IT Pro Forum, two winners of the first annual Greg Gulick Service Excellence Award were named. Congratulations to the Office of Math, Science, and Technology Education's Michael McKelvey on this outstanding recognition.
Jessica Li Named Associate Dean for Research and Director of BER

Nov 4, 2021 11:00 am48 views

Dr. Jessica Li has accepted the offer to serve as the next College of Education Associate Dean for Research and Director of the Bureau of Educational Research (BER).
The Newbery Medal at 100 Symposium on Zoom

Oct 27, 2021 8:15 pm41 views

The Newbery Medal is turning 100 years old and the Center for Children's Books is celebrating! Join us Friday, November 5, for our The Newbery Medal at 100 Symposium on Zoom.
NEW: College of Education-branded PPT Templates, Zoom Backgrounds, and More

Oct 26, 2021 11:00 am423 views

The Office of Marketing and Communications has updated resources for the College of Education community to use in presentations, event promotion, and more.
New Book from EPOL's Rebecca Taylor Focuses on Ethics, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Ed

Oct 25, 2021 4:00 pm70 views

Rebecca Taylor, assistant professor of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, is the co-editor of the new book Ethics in Higher Education: Promoting Equity and Inclusion Through Case-Based Inquiry, published by Harvard University Press.
William T. Grant Foundation Virtual Discussion: From Understanding Inequality to Reducing Inequality

Oct 21, 2021 11:45 am25 views

How does a discipline move from investigating a problem to investigating responses? U of I Foundation Relations invites faculty to attend "From Understanding Inequality to Reducing Inequality," a virtual forum co-sponsored by the William T. Grant Foundation on the potential of research to help build and strengthen efforts to address inequality and delineate pathways through which research may lead to large-scale social change.
Attend the 2021 Global Education Symposium!

Oct 18, 2021 4:00 pm112 views

The Global Education Symposium, October 21-24, is a four-day event with opportunities to engage with scholars from around the world, engage in professional development activities, participate in informal networking activities, and more!
Flu Shot Season--Get Yours Today!

Oct 11, 2021 12:00 pm0 views

McKinley Health Center is providing free seasonal flu shots to all students who have paid the health service fee, as well as to benefit eligible faculty, staff, and retirees. There are several locations across campus between now and the end of October. Don't delay!
HRD Alumna Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt Receives 2021 Harold Scharper Award from DRES

Oct 8, 2021 2:15 pm2 views

Named for the first paraplegic to attend the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the Harold Scharper Award recognizes alumni who have received services from DRES and who have attained outstanding success and national or international distinction in their chosen business, profession, or life’s work.
MSTE Friday Lunches Are Back (Virtually)!

Oct 7, 2021 4:00 pm24 views

MSTE Friday Lunches, which are open to the campus community as well as the general public, have happened since Spring 2007 and take place on most Fridays during the fall and spring semesters.
C&I's Stephanie Smith Receives 2021 Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher Educator Award

Oct 7, 2021 3:30 pm107 views

Stephanie Smith, assistant professor of Curriculum & Instruction, has been named the 2021 Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher Educator from Taylor and Francis and the NAECTE Foundation.
Meghan Burke Recipient of 2021 Illinois Developmental Therapy Association Fire Award

Oct 4, 2021 6:00 pm45 views

Congratulations to professor Meghan Burke, who was selected by the Early Intervention Training Program to receive the 2021 Illinois Developmental Therapy Association Fire Award.
Faculty Conducting Community-engaged Research: Learn About the Community-Academic Scholars Initiative

Sep 30, 2021 7:00 pm16 views

By viewing the recorded info session, you will learn how this program can support your research and be better prepared for the upcoming project submission process.
SPED Faculty Awarded New $1.2M OSEP Grant

Sep 27, 2021 4:30 pm192 views

Assistant professors Catherine Corr and Jessica Hardy are leading a project that has received significant funding from the Office of Special Education Programs.
Racial Equity for Adult Credentials in Higher Ed: The REACH Collaborative

Sep 22, 2021 2:30 pm0 views

The Office of Community College Research and Leadership is a co-partner in the REACH Collaborative, which is focused on transforming credential pathways to associate degrees at community colleges to improve credential attainment and economic mobility for adult learners of color in six states.
Hurry Up! Join IGlobal Virtual Study Abroad Program

Sep 21, 2021 6:30 pm53 views

The IGlobal program is aimed to provide opportunities for middle school students all around the globe to obtain and develop global citizenship by learning about the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We are actively looking for teachers, students, and administrators from middle schools and undergraduates who are interested in participating in a virtual study abroad internship program.
All Are Invited to the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Sep 21, 2021 1:30 pm62 views

The Gies Access and Multicultural Engagement Team want to extend an invite to our College of Education neighbors to join us for our Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration scheduled for Wednesday, October 6 from 4 to 7 pm on the Sixth Street Lawn (the grassy area between BIF and KAM).
ICYMI: Nancy Latham Appointed Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs

Sep 17, 2021 12:00 pm181 views

Dr. Nancy Latham has agreed to serve the College of Education as both the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Executive Director of the Council on Teacher Education (CoTE).
Center for Children's Books Galley Giveaway

Sep 17, 2021 11:15 am6 views

Join the Center of Children’s Books on Monday, September 27, in the iSchool courtyard (501 E. Daniel Street) for our Galley Giveaway from noon to 6 p.m.
Online Ed.D. Student Recognized as a Diversity Champion by Cal State University San Marcos

Sep 15, 2021 8:00 pm33 views

Ariel Stevenson, current online doctoral student in EPOL, has been recognized by her employer as a diversity champion.

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